Recipe Exchange: Phillip Ashley Rix’s sweet potato pie

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Published: December 06, 2025 4:00 AM CT

When Rix started developing his signature line of chocolates, a sweet potato chocolate was the first flavor he ever made, and he named it “Mama Jean” in honor of his grandmother.

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Jennifer Chandler

Jennifer Chandler

A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.

She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.


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